Bettye was born August 30, 1928 in Granby, MO. She was a 53 year resident of Gladstone and member of the Fairview Christian Church, Extension Club, Benevolent Order of Elks and the Woodland Bingo Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Baynham in 2002 and a sister, Jo Jean Boushahla on December 14, 2011.